If you are stuck in drama games as a lifestyle or if your family is stuck in a cycle of dealing with social services or the criminal justice system, then read Garbage Rules. This book is also appropriate for those in early recovery, self-help, and 12-step groups.

Professionals who want to advance their counseling skills regarding emotional responsibility should read both Garden and Not.

STEP 2: Upgrade Coping & Problem-Solving Skills

Coping and problem-solving skills are needed at every stage on the path of returning to sanity. We are not born with these skills and few of us have been formally taught them. Therefore it is logical and practical to pursue a more complete understanding of them.

STEP 5: Upgrade & Practice Thinking Skills

Thinking skills are needed at every stage. We are not born with these skills and few of us have been formally taught them. Therefore it is logical and practical to pursue a more complete understanding of thinking skills.

STEP 6: Path of More Responsibility & Less Ego

These books support and reinforce your learnings about emotions, ego, and self in various ways. All of these ways will help you to stay on the path of increasing your emotional responsibility and lessening your time spent on ego.